Go: Rural dev’t through quality healthcare and better infrastructure key to the country’s long term socio-economic growth.

In his latest visit to the provinces of Guimaras and Palawan, Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go said that just like his mentor President Rodrigo Duterte, he also sees rural development through quality healthcare and better infrastructure as the key to the country’s long term socio-economic growth.

While in Guimaras, Go also pledged to help in pushing for a Malasakit Center to open in the island before the year ends. During his time as SAP, he was President Duterte’s lead official in setting up the centers all over the country.

Meanwhile, in line with his push for more government programs in areas outside of Metro Manila, Go, during his visit to Palawan, said that he will assist the local government in sourcing ambulances so that the residents of Palawan will have easier access to quality healthcare.

In his last visit to Palawan, Go launched a Malasakit Center in the vicinity of Ospital ng Palawan, Puerto Princesa city. He noted however that given the size and terrain of the province, there is a need to provide ambulances to transport patients coming from far municipalities.

The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop program of President Duterte to hasten the delivery of medical services and give poor patients access to free medicine. A fast lane prioritizing the senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) is also available. Currently, there are 15 established Malasakit Centers nationwide.

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